Established in 1632, Sir John Leman High School is steeped in history and has produced many generations of well-educated young people. The school has a strong emphasis on values and a relentless focus on improving learning, which is driving up performance in all aspects of our school.

We are seeking to appoint a highly organised Inclusion and Safeguarding Officer to support vulnerable and dysregulated students.  The hours of work in this post are 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week) - please note that the salary is pro-rated in accordance with the weeks worked.

You will:

• Have experience of working with secondary school students, particularly those with behavioural, SEND or SEMH needs
• Have good knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding
• Have strong communication, interpersonal and de-escalation skills
• Have prior experience of working with students with SEMH needs.

We can offer you: 

• A school which is proud of the exceptional progress and achievement of its young people with strong results over a number of years
• A school rated as ‘Good’ by OFSTED with impressive outcomes in recent years. 
• A school committed to the well-being and professional development of staff 

Kingfisher Schools Trust offer a range of benefits, including: 

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development
• Access to a huge variety of training courses through The National College 
• Pension scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contribution 
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice 
• Shopping and leisure discounts 
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme 
• Affordable electric car salary sacrifice scheme 

Please submit your application as soon as possible, as the closing date for this vacancy may be altered if a sufficient number of applications are received.  All applications must be submitted through My New Term. 

Our school is part of Kingfisher Schools Trust. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be part of the pre-employment screening process for this role. An application form must be completed in full; CVs alone cannot be accepted.